Symptoms
What is OCD based off of?
A fear
What can a doctor give you to help with your obsessions
Meds, antidepressants first, then stronger ones.
Is genetics a possible cause for OCD?
Yes, but it is not fully known yet
If a first-degree family member has OCD are you at risk?
Yes, but that does not mean you will get OCD. It is just something to watch out for.
OCD stands for
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
What are repeated behaviors called?
Compultions
What is psychotherapy and how does it help with OCD?
Talking therapy that lets you talk about the root fear and compulsions
A biological cause means?
Some thing is different with your brain chemistry and/or function
If your cousin has OCD are you at risk?
No, Study's just showed that it was only first-degree family members.
Can OCD lead to harm to the person suffering with it?
Yes it can lead to intentional harm along with untenional harm
thoughts of harm to yourself or others is an example of...
Intrusive thoughts
Exposure to your fears is an example of...
Exposure therapy
How can you be influnced to OCD?
Family members, friends, or picking up habits from strangers
Can other mental Disorders lead to OCD?
Yes
What gender is more at risk for OCD in adulthood?
Females
What are examples of compultions?
Washing, Cleaning, Checking, counting, orderliness
When it begins to interfere with everyday life
true or false, you can be born with OCD.
False. You might have componites that make you at risk but you can not be born with it
What is an example of a stressful life situation that can lead to OCD.
Trama like getting the stomach bug, Death of a family/friend, Any situtain that you can not control
how many people have OCD in the world
1.8%
What is an example of an obsession
Fear of dirt/germs, needing things organized, fear of vomiting
What does DBS stand for
Deep Brain Stimulation
What is PANDAS?
It is a type of OCD that kids can get from strep. it goes away with time
Sara's town just had a fire were the local library burned down. Sara is crushed, the library was one of the only places she felt at home. She kind of feels like it is also her fault because she kept forgettng to return one of her books. Is sara at risk?
Yes, one of her safe places is now gone and she is feeling guilty about it even though it is not her fault
Hwo many people have OCD in the US.
1.1%